The Boxoffice Podcast is your #1 resource for news and analysis about movies and the movie business. We'll be your guide through these evolving and sometimes di...
Oscar Nominations and February Preview with Joe Garel
Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Chad Kennerk discuss the latest industry news and release calendar updates. In the feature segment, Daniel speaks to Joe Garel, the owner of the Western Film Services, to discuss film booking and his predictions for the 2025 North American box office.Give us your feedback on our podcast by accessing this survey: https://forms.gle/CcuvaXCEpgPLQ6d18 What to Listen For00:00 Intro00:31 Introduction to Guest: Joe Garrell of Western Film Services01:15 Box Office Recap: Latest Releases and Performances03:15 Academy Awards Best Picture Nominations Discussion06:44 Analysis of Wicked’s Best Picture Nomination09:10 Major Snubs and Surprises in Oscar Nominations11:45 Discussion on the Future of the Academy Awards15:14 Robert Eggers Announces Werewolf Project18:30 New YA Adaptation: Children of Bone Announcement20:45 Paramount’s Upcoming Adaptation of Regretting You23:00 Animated Film Announcement: Oh, The Places You’ll Go25:12 A24’s Expanding Slate and Key Releases28:05 Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Release Date and Franchise Updates30:10 Revival of the Scary Movie Franchise34:00 Chris Pratt’s Thriller Mercy Rescheduled37:05 Feature Interview with Joe Garrell: Film Booking and Distribution39:15 How to Strategically Program Theaters for Different Markets43:10 The Role of Film Booking in Exhibition Success46:30 Growth of Independent Films in Theatrical Distribution50:00 Long-Term Box Office Predictions for 2025 and 2026
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Remembering David Lynch | SEO Strategies for Cinemas
Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, Russ Fisher, and Chad Kennerk discuss the latest box office news and the impact of David Lynch's passing on the film industry, as well as their own personal connections to his work. In the feature segment, Daniel speaks to The Boxoffice Company’s VP of Customer Success Michelle Coull to discuss SEO strategies for cinemas.Give us your feedback on our podcast by accessing this survey: https://forms.gle/CcuvaXCEpgPLQ6d18 What to Listen For00:00 Intro00:18 Importance of SEO for Cinemas01:01 Remembering David Lynch’s Legacy04:00 Personal Connections to Lynch’s Work07:50 Discussion on Twin Peaks and Lynch’s Style11:00 Lynch’s Influence on Modern Cinema16:00 The Emotional Depth of Lynch’s Films19:30 Rewatching Twin Peaks: The Return22:15 Legacy of Mel Brooks Supporting Lynch24:30 Box Office Update: Slow Weekend Trends28:00 Greta Gerwig’s Narnia Movie and IMAX Release31:00 Future Netflix Theatrical Releases Speculation34:15 Frankenstein Movie by Guillermo del Toro37:00 SEO Tips: Google My Business Setup39:00 Optimizing Content for Google Rankings41:00 The Role of Images in SEO43:20 Leveraging Social Media for Cinemas45:00 Alternatives to TikTok for Marketing48:30 Managing Online Reviews and Reputation
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Dine-In Cinema +FEC Summit Preview | Matt and Amy Mader of Venue Valet
In this week’s episode of the Boxoffice Podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle and Chad Kennerk cover the latest exhibition news, including how Will Rogers Motion Picture Pioneers Foundation is helping those affected by the wildfires in Southern California. National Popcorn Day is just around the corner on January 19th and the team shares more chains with special offers. Check your local theater for National Popcorn Day deals near you. In the feature segment, Daniel previews the 2025 Dine-In Cinema +FEC Summit with the founders of the event, Matt and Amy Mader of Venue Valet.Give us your feedback on our podcast by accessing this survey: https://forms.gle/CcuvaXCEpgPLQ6d18 What to Listen For00:18 Preview of Dine-In Cinema Summit01:05 Slow Box Office Weekend Overview05:25 Lionsgate’s Upcoming Releases and Forecasts08:00 National Popcorn Day Promotions Across Major Chains12:00 Will Rogers Foundation’s Disaster Assistance Programs13:23 Feature Segment: Interview with Matt and Amy Mater14:05 FEC (Family Entertainment Center) Trends in Cinema17:50 Challenges of Integrating FEC with Cinemas20:30 Creative Use of Abandoned Retail Spaces22:00 Kickoff Events for Dine-In Cinema Summit23:45 AI Integration in Cinema Operations26:10 Designing Efficient Dine-In Kitchens27:45 Concurrent Programming at the Summit30:10 Case Studies on Dine-In and FEC Models32:30 Marketing Strategies for Cinema Operators35:45 Integration of Gaming and Bowling in Cinemas38:50 Technology and POS Systems for Cinemas
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ICTA Preview | ICTA Executive Director Carrie Dietrich
In this week’s episode of the Boxoffice Podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle and Chad Kennerk cover the latest exhibition news, including the upcoming National Popcorn Day on January 19th. In the feature segment, Rebecca previews the 2025 ICTA Los Angeles Seminar Series in a conversation with ICTA Executive Director Carrie Dietrich.Give us your feedback on our podcast by accessing this survey: https://forms.gle/CcuvaXCEpgPLQ6d18 What to Listen For00:00 Intro00:27 ICTA and Cinema Foundation Partnership01:08 Annual Summit Preview in Los Angeles03:12 Holiday Movie Recaps and Audience Experiences06:00 2024 Box Office Results and Trends09:15 Golden Globes and Awards Season Insights11:23 Expanding Award Titles in January13:18 National Popcorn Day Promotions by Cinemark and Regal15:00 ICTA North American Cinema Awards Recap16:20 Interview with ICTA’s Kerry Dietrich17:00 Overview of the LA Seminar Series18:45 Advancements in Audio-Visual Technology in Theaters20:15 Innovations in Non-Presentation Cinema Technology22:00 Education and Training for Theater Operators23:40 Fundamentals of Presentation Technology Course25:00 CinemaCon and Advanced Training Plans27:10 ICTA Registration Details and Access Options28:43 Record Attendance and Industry Support for ICTA
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2025 Box Office Preview
Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, Russ Fischer, and Chad Kennerk are on this week’s panel to discuss the biggest films coming to theaters in 2025. Our quarter-by-quarter breakdown includes analysis on the most important movies and holiday weekends for exhibition, as well as our picks for potential break-outs at the box office.Give us your feedback on our podcast by accessing this survey: https://forms.gle/CcuvaXCEpgPLQ6d18 What to Listen For00:00 Intro00:29 Bold Predictions for 2025 Box Office01:55 Renovation Trends in Theaters03:45 Fewer Screens, Enhanced Experiences05:21 Q1 Highlights: Captain America Brave New World08:16 Valentine's Day Releases: Paddington in Peru and Horror Counterprogramming10:47 Disney’s Snow White Live-Action Discussion13:22 Universal’s Dogman and Family Audiences15:20 Ryan Coogler’s Sinners: Expectations and Mystery17:50 Q2 Preview: Thunderbolts and Memorial Day Releases21:13 Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning Analysis24:30 Minecraft Movie Potential in April27:20 How To Train Your Dragon Live-Action and Pixar’s Elio Head-to-Head30:33 Universal Studios’ Themed Land and Dragon Franchise33:00 Karate Kid Legends: Uniting Generations35:12 Lionsgate’s Ballerina and Reshoots37:55 28 Years Later: Anticipation for Zombie Sequel41:00 Megan 2.0 and F1 Movie Counterprogramming44:30 July Highlights: Jurassic World Rebirth and Superman: Legacy48:20 Fantastic Four First Steps Analysis52:00 Smurfs Musical Movie: Box Office Potential54:50 Q4 Preview: Wicked Part Two and Zootopia 257:20 Avatar: Fire and Ash Release and Expectations01:04:30 Michael Jackson Biopic: Challenges and Opportunities01:08:50 Tron Ares and Sci-Fi Sequels
The Boxoffice Podcast is your #1 resource for news and analysis about movies and the movie business. We'll be your guide through these evolving and sometimes disruptive times. While breaking down film headlines, exploring box office results, and chatting with studio & cinema executives, we'll discuss all aspects of movies and entertainment. By movie lovers for movie lovers!
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